AIMS - To describe the natural history of non-neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) and urgency incontinence in community-dwelling older men.
METHODS - A representative sample of 1,705 community-dwelling men aged 70 and older in a defined geographic area of Sydney, Australia, had their urinary symptoms assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS) and the International Consultation of Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) at baseline, 2-year follow-up, and 5-year follow-up.